Historical Attractions in Slane

Knowth Neolithic Passage Grave Report an error with this listing

Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Bru na Boinne complex.

Newgrange, Co. Meath

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Newgrange Passage Tombs Report an error with this listing

One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world and the most famous of all Irish prehistoric sites. Newgrange was built in such a way that at dawn on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, a narrow beam of sunlight for a very short time illuminates the floor of the chamber at the end of the long passageway.

Originally built between c. 3300 and 2900 BC, which means that it is over 5,000 years old.

Newgrange, Co. Meath

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Slane Castle Report an error with this listing

Situated in the Boyne valley overlooking the River Boyne just a few miles upstream from the site of the famous Battle of the Boyne, Slane Castle in its existing form was reconstructed under the direction of William Burton Conyngham (1785), together with his nephew the first Marquess Conyngham.

Slane, Co. Meath

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Francis Ledwidge Museum Report an error with this listing

The museum is the cottage birthplace of World War I poet, Francis E Ledwidge. It is a perfect example of a 19th century farm labourer's cottage and was purchased and restored by the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee in 1981. Dr Benedict Kiely opened it as a museum in June 1982.

The Museum is open 7 days a week 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.30pm.

Janeville, Slane, Co. Meath

041 982 4544

Bru na Boinne Report an error with this listing

World Heritage Site is one of the largest and most important prehistoric megalithic sites in Europe. It is a complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges and other prehistoric enclosures, some dating from as early as 35th century BC - 32nd century BC. The site predates the Egyptian pyramids and was built with sophistication and a knowledge of science and astronomy, which is most evident in the passage grave of Newgrange.

Donore, Co. Meath

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